Geometric

Explicit Models

Example 1

Find the first four terms of a geometric sequence whose first term is 2 and whose common ratio is 4.

Step 1. Use the first term and the common ratio to find the terms.

2 x 4 = 8

8 x 4 = 32

32 x 4 = 128

Therefore, the first four terms are 2, 8, 32, and 128.